************************************************************** IFCSS Headquarters News Release No. 5055 Sept 16, 1993 ************************************************************** Independent Federation of Chinese Students and Scholars (IFCSS) 733 15th Street, N.W., Suite 440, Washington, D.C.20005 Tel. (202)347-0017 Fax: (202)347-0018 Email: ifcss@wam.umd.edu IFCSS Survey on Parental Visits =============================== In the past months, IFCSS HQ has received numerous reports on parents failing to obtain visitor's visa to come to the U.S.. the common reason given for denial is "immigration intent." We know well that very few parents intend to settle down in the U.S. permanently, so we are thinking of bringing up the issue with the U.S. Department of State for a possible solution. But to do so we need something more than common sense, for what is common knowledge to us is by no means common knowledge to consular officials. Therefore, we have designed a simple survey to collect hard evidence. If you think parental visit is an issue that concerns you, please fill out the questionnaire below and send it back to us. Thank you for your cooperation. Please use the following address for returned questionnaires. Mailing address: Mr. Kai Hwang 7800E Foxridge Apts. Blacksburg, VA 24060 E-mail address: hwangk@physd1.phys.vt.edu Questionnaire on Parental Visits ================================ Name_________________(first)__________________(last) Telephone #____________________________________________________ Mailing Address________________________________________________ School or Company______________________________________________ Visa Status_________________________________(F-1, PR, etc.) 1. Have your parents ever applied for a visitor's visa? a) Yes b) No 2. If yes, have they been denied? a) Yes b) No 3. What was the primary purpose of their visit? a) To see their children b) To take care of their grandchildren c) Sightseeing d) To do business e) Other _______________________________ 4. Have your parents(s) ever visited you in the U.S.? a) Yes b) No 5. If yes, enter the dates of arrival and departure. a) Arrival________________(month/day/year) b) Departure______________(month/day/year) c) Expected date of departure_______________(month/day/year) d) Other__________________(no plan, will not return, etc.) 6. Are your parent(s) planning to visit you in the future? a) Yes b)No 7. If yes, how long are they planning to stay in the U.S.? a) Less than one year b) One year or longer but less than three years c) Three years or longer but less than five years d) Five years or longer but will return to China eventually e) Permanently ********************************************************************* * IFCSS Headquarters Office * *-------------------------------------------------------------------* * President: Lin Changsheng Vice President: Shi Heping * *-------------------------------------------------------------------* *********************************************************************